IPN
Ipatinga
Brazil
10,829 km
6,729 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,829 km
6,729 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IPN RUH
Airport Name Usiminas Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IPN RUH
ICAO Code SBIP OERK
City Ipatinga Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 784 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -19.470000, -42.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ipatinga (IPN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Usiminas Airport (IPN) in Ipatinga, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,829 kilometers (6,729 miles / 5,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Ipatinga, it's 01:36 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,265 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Usiminas Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ipatinga (IPN) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Usiminas Airport (IPN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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